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Deposit return scheme meets goals but needs urgent fixes

After six months of operation, Poland’s deposit return scheme is delivering its first environmental effects, but according to the Polish Recycling Association it urgently requires better communication with citizens and the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility.

2026-05-29 deposit system

Dr Axel von Wiedersperg elected new chairman of the K 2028 advisory board

Preparations for K 2028 in Düsseldorf began at the inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board. Dr Axel von Wiedersperg of Brückner Group SE was unanimously elected chairman.

2026-05-29 fairs

Moretto to showcase new solutions at Plast 2026

Moretto announces it will present new solutions in drying, gravimetric dosing, material traceability and recycling at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company highlights the importance of in-house research, vertical integration and AI-supported service.

2026-05-28 fairs

Interplas UK 2026 with over 500 exhibitors in Birmingham

Interplas UK 2026 will take place on 2–4 June at the NEC Birmingham. The event will bring together more than 500 exhibitors, with a programme covering, among other topics, solutions for the circular economy, automation and AI applications in plastics processing.

2026-05-27 polymer industry

Coveris showcases recycle-ready cheese packaging

At the International Cheese & Dairy Awards and EXPO, Coveris is presenting a portfolio of cheese packaging designed for recycling. The solutions, based on monomaterial and polyolefin structures, are intended to support producers in adapting to new regulatory requirements.

2026-05-27 packagings

Woosh, Borouge and BlueAlp close the loop for diaper plastics

Woosh, Borouge International and BlueAlp have carried out an industrial-scale demonstration in Europe of chemical recycling of plastics recovered from used baby diapers. The project outlines a potential route for managing one of the more challenging hygiene waste streams.

2026-05-27 chemical recycling

Stadler opens Japan office for recycling market

Stadler has opened an office in Japan, strengthening its presence in a market where waste sorting technologies are gaining importance ahead of thermal treatment. The company aims to support material recovery, particularly from plastics and municipal waste.

2026-05-26 recycling

Tetra Pak updates its nature framework

Tetra Pak has updated its nature framework after two years of implementation across its value chain. The company is strengthening its focus on responsible sourcing, water resilience and more targeted action in the areas with the greatest impact.

2026-05-25 sustainability

A decade of driving vircularity: PRSE celebrates a landmark 10th edition

The tenth edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe brought together more than 11,500 attendees, over 500 exhibitors and more than 70 speakers in Amsterdam. The organisers highlight the growing importance of the event for the European plastics recycling value chain.

2026-05-21 fairs

Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe’s latest report points to a clear slowdown in the transition of Europe’s plastics system towards circularity. The organisation highlights weaker growth in the production of and demand for circular plastics, along with increasing competitive pressure.

2026-05-21 recycling

Lindex and BASF introduce recycled polyamide into lingerie

Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce loopamid, a polyamide 6 made from recycled textiles, into the lingerie segment. The first products using this material are planned for selected collections at the beginning of 2027.

2026-05-21 polyamide (PA)

Grupa Recykl expands used tyre collection in Lithuania

Grupa Recykl is launching a used tyre collection network in Lithuania, based on the acquired company APG. The project forms part of a broader expansion strategy into the Baltic and Scandinavian markets and is accompanied by the development of new products from tyre recycling.

2026-05-21 recycling